Statements (65)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Person
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| gptkbp:advocates_for |
Veterans' rights
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:battle
U. S. Navy Diving School |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Navy_Achievement_Medal
gptkb:Navy_Commendation_Medal gptkb:Purple_Heart |
| gptkbp:battle_honors |
Carl Brashear Foundation
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| gptkbp:birth_date |
January 19, 1931
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Tonawanda,_New_York,_USA
gptkb:Tonawanda,_New_York |
| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
|
| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Carl_Brashear_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
Advocacy for disabled veterans
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Symbol of perseverance
|
| gptkbp:death_date |
July 6, 2006
July 25, 2006 |
| gptkbp:education |
United States Navy Diving School
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
Diving and salvage operations
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| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:Men_of_Honor
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| gptkbp:has_role |
For African American service members
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Carl Brashear
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| gptkbp:influence |
Inspiration for films and literature
Support for military families Military training programs Diversity in STEM fields Representation in media Diving safety standards Public perception of veterans Military policy changes Advancements in diving technology Advocacy for equality in the military Encouragement of youth in sports and diving. Inclusion in military history Promotion of physical fitness in veterans |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Diversity in military roles
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Basketball_Player
Racial integration in the military |
| gptkbp:inspired |
Documentaries and books
The film ' Men of Honor' |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:political_movement
Community service initiatives Underwater recovery operations |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Overcoming adversity
Overcoming adversity in diving career |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Inspiration for future generations of divers
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:battle
World War II and Korean War |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
Diving with a prosthetic leg
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
Being the first African American Master Diver
being the first African American master diver in the U. S. Navy |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:United_States_Navy_Diver
gptkb:battle |
| gptkbp:place_of_death |
gptkb:Virginia_Beach,_Virginia
|
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
gptkb:Cuba_Gooding_Jr.
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| gptkbp:rank |
gptkb:military_officer
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| gptkbp:recognizes |
National recognition for achievements
Diving Hall of Fame inductee |
| gptkbp:service_years |
1955-1979
1948–1979 |
| gptkbp:spouse |
Hattie Brashear
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| gptkbp:training |
Diving and salvage techniques
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Navy_Medal_of_Honor
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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